Win Murder on the Orient Express on DVD

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Win Murder on the Orient Express on DVD

To celebrate the release of Murder on the Orient Express on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital Download, we are giving you the opportunity to win a copy on DVD.

Kenneth Branagh directs and leads an A-List cast, including Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer, Penélope Cruz, Judi Dench and Leslie Odom, Jr., in this stylish, suspenseful and thrilling mystery based on the best-selling novel by Agatha Christie, the world’s best-selling author. Everyone’s a suspect when a murder is committed on a lavish train ride, and a famous detective must race against time to solve the puzzle and stop the killer in their tracks. MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS is a timeless classic and the perfect gift for Mother’s Day.

Produced by Branagh along with Ridley Scott, Simon Kinberg, Mark Gordon, Judy Hofflund and Michael Schaefer, MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS is loaded with bonus material that dives into the making of the film including eleven deleted scenes, commentary by Branagh and much more.

How to enter to win

You can win a copy of Murder on the Orient Express on DVD.

For your chance to win simply enter below

Win Murder on the Orient Express on DVD

The closing date is 12.00am on 11th March 2018. This contest is only open to those in the UK – sorry!

Murder On The Orient Express is available on Digital Download now and 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray™ and DVD on 5th March

Samsung has officially announced the much leaked S9 and S9+

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Samsung has officially announced the much leaked S9 and S9+

Today Samsung has officially announced the much leaked Samsung S9 and S9+ at this years MWC 2018.

The Galaxy S9 and S9+ are powered by 10nm 64-bit Octa-core processors, in 2.7 GHz Quad + 1.7 GHz Quad and 2.8 GHz Quad + 1.7 GHz Quad configs respectively. They’ve also added some software improvements and upgraded the camera.

With the S9, the fingerprint reader is now situated below the rear camera, as opposed to the right. Likewise, the S9+ also benefits from the new fingerprint reader placement and goes the full dual-camera route, just like with Samsung’s Galaxy Note 8.

Camera

With Galaxy S9 release teased with the intriguing statement: “The camera reimagined”. In reality it seems less of a reimagining and more of a retooling of the S9’s camera, delivering a mechanical aperture that can switch between f1.5 and f2.4, the stated benefit is that in low light, the S9 will benefit from having the widest aperture on any flagship smartphone and in daylight it will automatically stop down to f2.4 to limit the light getting into the camera.

Samsung says the ability to switch between the two aperture settings will deliver more consistent high-quality camera performance in all lighting conditions. The combination of the S9’s high sensitivity dual pixel AF sensor, wider f1.5 aperture lens with optical image stabilisation and new 12-frame night capture mode make the S9 a formidable smartphone when it comes to taking pictures and recording videos in low-light conditions. The S9+ also features a dual camera (dual OIS) setup, adding the ability to zoom optically.

The phone’s camera module the S9 can now capture super-slow-mo video at 960fps @ 720p, with intelligent motion detection technology to help you capture the decisive dramatic moment every time. The slow-motion features have been implemented very well in the S9, making slow-mo intuitive to capture and easy to share. For selfies, the Galaxy S9 retains the front-facing 8MP f1.7 camera module from the S8 and S8+.

S9 AR Emoji

Samsung now supports 3D-face mapping to create personalised emoji, either from a captured photo or from a picture stored in your gallery. But instead of making poo emoji speak, you can be the emoji yourself, which is pretty neat. Analysing an image of your face the S9 will map over 100 facial features to imitate your expressions, such as winks and frowns in realtime. Once captured, the S9 saves the files in standard AGIF file format so that your personalised emojis can be shared in a wider variety of third party messaging platforms, such as Facebook messenger and assumably Whatsapp.

Bixby

Samsung’s intelligent assistant platform is further enhanced. Integrated with the S9 camera and benefitting from the phone’s improved processing power, Bixby uses augmented reality functions and machine learning tech to provide useful contextual information wherever you point the phone’s camera.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eY_XbkU74eo&feature=em-uploademail

For example, the S9 can tell you how many calories are in your meals, show you highlights in your current location and provide live translation of text and signs when you’re on your travels

Specs

  • Snapdragon 845 (US & China-only), Exynos 9810 (UK, Worldwide)
  • 4GB RAM
  • 5.8in (S9) and 6.2in (S9+) display
  • Two ‘Super Speed’ 12-megapixel cameras with OIS (F1.5/F2.4) or Single adjustable aperture lens
  • 64GB storage (up to 256GB with microSD card)
  • Rear-mounted fingerprint reader
  • Water-resistant IP68
  • Integration with Bixby
  • USB 3.1 Type-C
  • 3.5mm headphone jack included, with AKG stereo speakers
  • Android 8.0 Oreo

Design
Both devices are almost indistinguishable from their predecessors when in Midnight Black. With Coral Blue and even more with the on-trend colour of 2018 Lilac Purple.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Kd05k6Z_Fw&feature=em-uploademail

Both phones have a water and dust resistance of IP68, fast QC 2.0 wireless charging and retain their respective battery capacities of 3,000mAh and 3,500mAh.

The price for S9 will be £739 and the S9+ will be £869, the S9/S9+ will start shipping from 16th March, if you preorder the device before 10pm on the 8th of March, 2018 will receive their device on the 9th of March, 2018 – 7 days early at least (VodafoneUK/Three/EE and O2 UK) will do.

Huawei announces new tablet lineup named MediaPad M5/ M5 Pro

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Huawei announces new tablet lineup named MediaPad M5/ M5 Pro

Huawei announced its new lineup of tablets, the MediaPad M5 at MWC 2018 the M5 keeps the 16:10 2560×1600 display resolution, curved metal unibody, and Hi-Res audio by Harman/Kardon but upgrades the processor, RAM, and cameras. There will be 3 variants available in two sizes: an 8.4″ one for portability and a 10.8″ for more screen estate and stationary use. The Pro version of the latter adds an active M-Pen for note-taking and sketching. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGkncHse6Vg

The MediaPad M5 8 is the smallest of the new MediaPads but aside from the display and battery size, it doesn’t skimp on the specs compared to its bigger 10.8″ brother.

The only difference is the fact that it has dual stereo speakers on either side instead of quad speakers. The 2K display makes for a higher PPI count on the 8.4″ size and Huawei is touting an “Eye Comfort Mode” that reduces blue light and an automatic display colour temperature that adjusts to the current environment. It will come in both WiFi-only and WiFi + LTE variants.

Processor Kirin 960
Display 8.4″ IPS LCD at 2560 x 1600 (359PPI)
RAM 4GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB / 128GB
Cameras 13 MP F2.2 Auto Focus (PDAF) rear camera, 8 MP F2.2 Fixed focus front camera, no flash on either
Battery 5100mAh with USB-C charging that supports Quick Charge at 9V/2A
Colour Champagne Gold, Space Grey
Dimensions 212.6 x 124.8 x 7.3 mm, 316 g
Android 8.0 Oreo with EMUI 8.0

Processor Kirin 960
Display 10.8″ IPS LCD at 2560 x 1600 (280PPI)
RAM 4GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB / 128GB
Cameras 13 MP F2.2 Auto Focus (PDAF) rear camera, 8 MP F2.2 Fixed focus front camera, no flash on either
Battery 7500mAh with USB-C charging that supports Quick Charge at 9V/2A
Color Champagne Gold, Space Grey
Dimensions 258.7 x 171.8 x 7.3 mm, 498 g
Software Android 8.0 Oreo with EMUI 8.0

 

Huawei MediaPad M5 10

The MediaPad M5 10 brings a larger 10.8″ display with Eye Comfort Mode and a larger 7500mAh battery, but it keeps pretty much the same specs aside from quad stereo speakers. Like the 8″ version, it will be available in WiFi-only and WiFi + LTE versions.

Huawei MediaPad M5 10 Pro

The MediaPad M5 Pro keeps the same hardware as the M5 10 aside from starting at 64GB and coming with one important addition: a 4096-layer pressure sensitivity M-Pen included in the box that has a few buttons to perform shortcut actions on the tablet like taking screenshots, deleting images, and launching apps. Depending on the app being used, the M-Pen also has tilt and shade effects, as if you’re holding a real pen and scribbling on paper.


An optional keyboard will also be available for purchase separately, and it in combination with Huawei’s software-based PC Mode, it transforms the M5 10 Pro into a PC-like work machine.

Processor Kirin 960
Display 10.8″ IPS LCD at 2560 x 1600
RAM 4GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB
Cameras 13 MP F2.2 Auto Focus (PDAF) rear camera, 8 MP F2.2 Fixed focus front camera, no flash on either
Battery 7500mAh with USB-C charging that supports Quick Charge at 9V/2A
Colour Champagne Gold, Space Grey
Dimensions 258.7 x 171.8 x 7.3 mm, 498 g
Software Android 8.0 Oreo with EMUI 8.0

 

Pricing for the M5 series will be available in the spring of 2018 in China, Europe, North America, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East.

Nokia has announced with Five yes Five new phones for this year at MWC2018

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Nokia has announced with Five yes Five new phones for this year at MWC2018

Today Nokia has announced five new phones for this year at MWC 2018, first is the Nokia 1, an Android Go handset, with Xpress-on covers, available in April for $85.

Also, Nokia has announced the classic Nokia 8110 with 4G LTE support, the feature phone will come pre-loaded with Google Assistant, Google Search, Facebook and Twitter apps. Additionally, the device will support an app store as well.

The device is likely powered by YunOS, which is a fork of Android and will probably support most applications with minor tweaks, out May for €79.

Also announced the New Nokia 6 (2018) crafted from a single block of aluminium. It has diamond cut edges and Zeiss optics, using a Qualcomm 630 and wireless charging support, out in three colours and out in April €279.

It has a 6-inch screen, 4GB of Ram and Snapdragon 660 processor. Zeiss optics and a Pro Camera mode enable great picture taking capabilities.

Specs

Android 8.0 Oreo (Android One)
Display 5.5” IPS LCD full HD (1920 x 1080, 16:9)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 630
Memory 3 or 4GB (LPDDR4 RAM)
Storage 32 or 64GB (MicroSD expandable up to 128GB)
Rear Camera 16MP (PDAF, f/2.0, dual-tone flash, ZEISS optics)
Front Camera 8MP (f/2.0)
Battery 3000mAh
Connectivity
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, BT 5.0, GPS/AGPS+GLONASS+BDS, FM/RDS, USB type-C (USB 2.0), OTG, NFC
Sensors Ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, accelerometer, e-compass, gyroscope, hall sensor, fingerprint sensor
Dimensions 148.8 x 75.8 x 8.15mm
Headphone Jack

Nokia 7 plus moves to 18:9 display and adds a dual camera to the back €399 out again this April.

The last smartphone for Nokia 8 Sirocco bring curves and high-end power to the family, dual cameras, waterproof, curved display edges, also available April as well for €749.

The Nokia 8 Sirocco is machined from stainless steel, with an IP67 rating and with wireless charging. 7.5mm thick.

Lossless zoom with second telephoto lens and three microphones. 6GB+128GB.

The 12MP and 13MP cameras with Zeiss optics can be found on the back; the front has an ultra-sensitive wide-angle lens (84-degree FOV). The software features pro camera and Dual-Sight “bothie” modes.

There’s no headphone jack, but there is water and dust resistance (IP67) and Qi wireless charging, unlike the other new models. Performance is sure to be on a par with other high-end devices thanks to a Snapdragon 835 chip and 6GB of RAM, not to mention the pure version of Oreo this Android One phone ships with.

Welcome to the Huawei MateBook X Pro with a 91% screen to body ratio

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Welcome to the Huawei MateBook X Pro with a 91% screen to body ratio

Huawei has just kicked off this year MWC 2018 by announcing the MateBook X Pro with a 13.9″ touchscreen that has a screen to body ratio of 91%, with the colours of Space Gray and Mystic Silver.

With Specs include a Nvidia GeForce MX150 GPU and Intel UHD Graphics 620 GPU, The MateBook X Pro supports the second generation of Dolby Atmos Surround Sound and features a quad speaker with split frequencies, allowing the laptop to take full advantage of Dolby’s next-generation audio.

With a 57.4Wh battery for all day use, which is slated to deliver 15 hours of web browsing, 14 hours of office tasks, or 12 hours of 1080p video playback on a single charge.

Huawei says it is still working with Microsoft to optimize the battery life, so the actual battery performance could turn out even better. The fingerprint sensor in the power button that’s faster than the one on the MateBook X.

Also having Thunderbolt 3 support, which supports up to 4K display and up to GeForce GTX 1080 external graphics card, and fast charging for 6 hours usage in 30 mins charge also a retractable camera under a key between F6 and F7 key.

Video from GadgetsBoy

The Matebook X Pro comes with three different options but all of them feature the full Intel Core i5 or i7 processor. There are two RAM options 8GB or 16GB  as well as two storage options 256GB and 512GB. With a 14.6mm thickness at most, the Huawei is less than a third of a millimetre slimmer than the MacBook, which you won’t even notice.

Despite this, Huawei has managed to squeeze in something that Apple did not: one full-size USB slot, which joins the two other USB-C ports (one of these is Thunderbolt 3 speed compatible; both can be used to charge, so take your pick).

Pricing of the Huawei MateBook X Pro i5/8GB/256GB €1499, i5/8GB/512/gb €1699 or i7/16GB/512GB €1899. With the first wave of markets from Q2 this year for China, US, Saudi Arabia, Germany, Spain, Italy and Nordic.

A Closer Look at the Rainbow Lights Ladybird from Leap Frog

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A Closer Look at the Rainbow Lights Ladybird from Leap Frog

It’s time to take a closer look at the Rainbow Lights Ladybird from Leap Frog.

Ladybird’s letter song introduces all 26 letter names and sounds. Explore colour names with Ladybird and pretend it’s a red fire truck, blue ocean or yellow space ship.

The Rainbow Lights Ladybird teaches word building, gross motor skills, the alphabet and colours.

Push Ladybird around to build motor skills while listening to fun learning songs.

Press the yellow antenna and the ladybird will change colours to teach the colours red, yellow, green and blue.

The Ladybird is a lot of fun to play with, especially for smaller children who want to just play with things that make noises and light up. It is easy to push around and play with and will give your child hours of fun and will help to teach them new things.

The Rainbow Lights Ladybird from Leap Frog is available now priced £12.99 and is suitable for ages 6 – 36 months.

You can learn more from the Leap Frog website.

Call of Duty: WWII The Resistance DLC coming to Xbox One and PC on 1st March

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Call of Duty: WWII The Resistance DLC coming to Xbox One and PC on 1st March

The Resistance, the first DLC pack for Call of Duty: WWII, coming to Xbox One and PC on 1st March.

Players will fight in iconic World War II locations, from Paris to Prague, all centred around historic uprisings, in three new MP maps and an all-new War Mode multiplayer mission.

The pack also features The Darkest Shore, the terrifying new chapter in the twisted Nazi Zombies saga.

Get ready for Detective Pikachu out 23rd March for the 3DS

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Get ready for Detective Pikachu out 23rd March for the 3DS

It’s time for some serious sleuthing, as the new Detective Pikachu: Get ready to crack the case! trailer for Detective Pikachu shows off new characters and gameplay footage for the upcoming game, which launches on 23rd March.

• Trouble in Ryme City!: Ryme City is a place where people and Pokémon live together. But recently, many friendly Pokémon are going on a rampage for no reason. While Detective Pikachu and his friend Tim search for Tim’s father, Harry, they unwittingly stumble into the mysterious case of the rampaging Pokémon. Can they solve the mystery and also find Tim’s father?


• The Mysterious Mewtwo: While many different Pokémon appear in Detective Pikachu, the one who seems to hold the biggest connection to the overall mystery is Mewtwo. How is Mewtwo connected to everything? And why does Mewtwo know Detective Pikachu?
• A Colourful Cast of Characters: Many charming characters roam the streets of Ryme City. These include Pablo Millan, owner of Detective Pikachu’s favourite café; Frank Holliday, an inspector at the Ryme City Police Department; and Meiko Okamoto, a camera operator for the local TV studio. Meeting and interrogating all of these characters throughout the game is part of the fun.

Fans may know and love Pikachu as one of their favourite Pokémon, but in Detective Pikachu they should be prepared for something a little bit different from the familiar! With his trademark detective’s hat, his gruff but loveable demeanour and his dry sense of humour, Detective Pikachu is a distinctive new character with a personality all his own and a firm resolve to get to the bottom of the mysterious goings-on in Ryme City.

An out-of-the-ordinary character like this naturally deserves an amiibo that’s a little bit different from the norm too, and the Detective Pikachu amiibo figure that’s also launching on 23rd March is noticeable not just for its cute and colourful appearance but for the fact that it’s considerably larger than a regular amiibo This sizeable amiibo can unlock cutscenes if tapped in the Detective Pikachu game, revealing a load of hilarious content that might also provide some useful hints. This same content can be accessed in the game without the amiibo, but tapping the amiibo will allow players to unlock the content more quickly.

First details on EA Play for this June at The Hollywood Palladium

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First details on EA Play for this June at The Hollywood Palladium

Electronic Arts are returning to the heart of Hollywood once again with EA PLAY 2018. At the core of EA PLAY are amazing games, fun experiences and thousands of players that bring these gaming communities to life. This summer, the three-day event will include more EA brands, more hands-on stations and more entertainment than ever before. If viewing from home, pull up for a front-row seat because EA.com is gearing up to deliver breaking news, behind-the-scenes stories and live content to take players deep into the games.

Or get a different view through the lens of some of the world’s biggest community creators – whether that’s on YouTube and Twitch or Facebook and Twitter, among others. These are the biggest games of the year, and some of the world’s biggest names in social media will be vlogging and streaming directly from the show.

• Where: Hollywood Palladium
• When: 9th-11th June 2018
• Time: Saturday 2 PM – 8 PM; Sunday & Monday 10 AM – 8 PM

At EA PLAY 2018, players looking for intense action will have a chance to play the next Battlefield experience, all the upcoming EA SPORTS games, and get an inside look at the stunning new action game, Anthem. For a more lighthearted fare, gamers will get to play The Sims 4, as well as EA’s biggest mobile hits.

For those able to make it to Hollywood, there’s a lot in store: hundreds of game stations, awesome game demos, lots of experiences for attendees and families, including music, art, food, souvenirs and entertainment for everyone.

Tickets will be available this Spring. EA will be introducing a new ticketing system to give players better hands-on access to their favourite games. Stay tuned over the coming weeks and months to learn more about EA PLAY 2018 including ticket availability, entertainment, program schedule and more.

First VR Soccer Game – VRFC Launching 6th March

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First VR Soccer Game – VRFC Launching 6th March

Cherry Pop Games, developers of games in both traditional and VR spaces announced today VRFC, the world’s first VR football game, for PlayStation VR, HTC Vive, and Oculus Rift platforms will now launch on March 6th to coordinate the launch between formats.

The game is now available on pre-order in Europe on PlayStation VR with a 20% pre-order discount for PlayStation Plus members.

Gemma Jessop, CherryPop Games said, “VRFC is a ground-breaking game in VR, and March 6th allows a simultaneous launch on all three VR platforms.”

Metal Gear Survive out now for PC/Xbox One and PS4

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Metal Gear Survive out now for PC/Xbox One and PS4

Konami has released the launch trailer for Metal Gear Survive, where it gets down to business. Metal Gear Survive will be released on today (22nd February) for PC via Steam, Xbox One and PlayStation 4, and will be playing after the end of Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erWJTzTH-VI

The player is pulled through a wormhole and finds himself in an unknown world full of biological dangers and hostile environments again.

Huawei unveils first car to be driven by AI-Powered smartphone

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Huawei unveils first car to be driven by AI-Powered smartphone

Huawei, has become the first mobile device manufacturer in the world to use an AI-powered smartphone to drive a car. The ‘RoadReader’ project pushes the boundaries of Huawei’s object recognition technology and puts the learning capabilities, speed and performance of its AI-powered devices to the test.

Unlike other driverless cars, which simply detect obstacles Huawei has transformed a Porsche Panamera into a driverless vehicle that doesn’t just see, but crucially, understands its surroundings. This means that can it can distinguish between 1,000s of different objects including a cat and a dog, a ball or a bike and learn to take the most appropriate course of action.

Huawei’s ‘RoadReader’ project is taking advantage of the AI capabilities already in the Huawei Mate 10 Pro. The device uses AI to automatically recognise objects like cats, dogs, food, and other objects, to help people take pictures like a pro.

Most autonomous cars currently being developed rely on the computing power of purpose-built chips developed by third party technology providers. However, as part of its ongoing mission to make the impossible possible, Huawei has used technology already available in its smartphones, demonstrating its superior functionality and ability to stand up to even the most advanced technology developed for use in self-driving cars.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBGRRx-aSpU&feature=youtu.be

“Our smartphone is already outstanding at object recognition. We wanted to see if in a short space of time we could teach it to not only drive a car, but to use its AI capabilities to see certain objects, and be taught to avoid them” said Andrew Garrihy, Chief Marketing Officer, Huawei Western Europe. “If our technology is intelligent enough to achieve this in just 5 weeks – what else can it make possible?”

Are you better than Lara then try Tomb Raider: Escape

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Are you better than Lara then try Tomb Raider: Escape

With the release of TOMB RAIDER, out on the 15th March, have designed a TOMB RAIDER: ESCAPE – a fantastic journey into the unknown that will push your limits and transport you into the film’s incredible world. You’ll discover your inner-Lara Croft and uncover the mysterious Tomb of the Mother of Death.

The 30-minute, multi-room experience and its immersive environments are inspired by the film and feature key props and elements on loan from the production. TOMB RAIDER: ESCAPE has been created in consultation with the TOMB RAIDER filmmakers, including production designer Gary Freeman (Maleficent).

The Escape Room’s location is being kept under wraps, for now, but organizers have revealed that it is an arrow’s shot away from some of the film’s locations, including Brick Lane and the Nomadic Gardens, which bring to life Lara’s origins as an East London bike courier before her adventures begin.

Spanning over three floors and 1,500 square feet, the Escape Room combines ancient puzzles and the latest technology with physical obstacles, immersive theatre, and cutting-edge sound, lighting and special effects – culminating in an explosive, adrenaline-pumping and unforgettable finale.

TOMB RAIDER: ESCAPE will open its grand doors to the public for a limited time beginning 9th March, Apply for tickets from today (21st February). Please visit www.warnerbros.co.uk/TombRaiderEscape to secure your reservation.

Hive announces Hive actions to make your home even smarter for you

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Hive announces Hive actions to make your home even smarter for you

Today Hive has introduced new and improved Hive Actions, a feature that allows customers to connect their Hive devices via the Hive app so they work seamlessly together.

 

Hive Actions are designed to make daily living a little easier and more efficient. For example, customers can enjoy the perfect welcome home by setting up their Hive Active Heating and Hive Lights to come on as their Hive Sensor registers that they’ve walked in the door.  Following customer feedback, Hive users can now also set their Actions to time in with sunrise and sunset hours.  This means a Hive Light can be programmed to turn on when it’s dark outside and when the Hive View camera detects someone entering a room.

With over 50 pre-set Actions to choose from, enabling quick and simple setups, and the ability to curate their own, Hive customers can now bring their homes to life like never before at no extra cost. The Hive app now also allows users to create Quick Actions, shortcuts to the Actions and features that are used the most. These sit on the app home screen, making the process of managing the home even faster and more intuitive. In a rush to leave the house in the morning?

Now you can now turn off their lights, heating and appliances with just one tap on the app, helping you save time and energy. 

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